2008 Grant Proposal Details

Cultural Experience Field Trips   Gilham Elementary

Total: $2000

Description:  This program will be used to extend Gilham student’s cultural experiences. Funds will be used to off set cost for students to attend events that support and/or compliment the Arts, school curriculum, or cultural enrichment. This may include but is not limited to transportation cost, event fees, or school wide presentations. Each grade level would receive equal amounts of the grant. The grade level staff will provide opportunities open to all Gilham students. Gilham students would have the opportunity to enjoy extended cultural experiences that otherwise they may not due to cost factor and resource limitations.

Why is this important?  Although Gilham has some experiences and events already scheduled, the funding for extra opportunities has been cut to the point where they are almost nonexistent. This program would give our students some of the same opportunities students had in years past. Students may attend museums, art exhibits, dramas, or natural cycles within nature (Salmon Runs, Forrest and Vegetation identification). It is a program that will be able to reach our entire student body and provide a positive experience for them.

Who will be served?  The entire student body at Gilham would be served. The committee would develop opportunities for all levels so the entire school may be served.

How will this be evaluated?  The success of the program will be based on surveys and feedback from students, parents and staff. As part of the criteria piece, requests would include some type of provision that correlates the program experience with school curriculum or cultural awareness.

Does this build on existing programs?  Yes, we would want each experience to supplement or re-enforce our school curriculum and/or the Arts and cultural enrichment. Research supports the notion that academics coupled with Art and cultural experiences increases student school success. It is also shown this partnership increases student sense of school belonging. If a student feels connected to the school, she/he will increase their chances to succeed.

Budget:  Transportation Considerations: $ 20 per hour for first 4 hours x 4 hours Total: $ 80 -- $ 28.50 per hour after first 4 hours x 2 Total: $ 57 $ .40 per mile x 20 miles Total: $ 8.00 -- $ 5.00 reservation fee Total: $ 5.00 -- Total: $ 150 $ 150 x 6 (All grade levels) Total: $ 900 School Wide Cultural Events: Cultural Assembly/Experience, Arts, Curriculum Field trips Fees Total: $ 1100 Total: $ 2000 - The Leadership Team at each level, along with the Principal will distribution of grant funds.

Proposal #:  44